SOURCE: ExcelAire ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire – October 19, 2010) – NBAA — ExcelAire, one of the nation’s leading private jet charter firms, today announced at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention that it is adding two Global 5000 business jets to its fleet. The 16-seat Global 5000 will be based in Columbus, Ohio, while the 13-seat Global 5000 will be based in the New York City metropolitan area, at MacArthur Airport in Islip.  At the NBAA show, ExcelAire’s 13-seat Global 5000 will be on static display at the Bombardier stand at DeKalb Peachtree Airport. In addition, ExcelAire will be exhibiting at the Shell booth 6403. NBAA 2010, America’s premier business aviation event, will be held on Oct. 19-21 at the Georgia World Congress Center and DeKalb Peachtree Airport.

SOURCE: Applied Visual Sciences, Inc. HERNDON, VA–(Marketwire – October 19, 2010) –  Applied Visual Sciences ( OTCBB : APVS ) announced today that, on October 15, 2010, it entered into an agreement with the holders of the company’s outstanding Series A 10% Senior Convertible Debentures due November 7, 2008, that extends the maturity date of the debentures, provides that the debentures will be non-interest bearing through the date of maturity, and for certain other amendments to the terms of the debentures and related agreements. Under the terms of the agreement, the convertible debenture holders have agreed to extend the maturity of the notes to June 30, 2011

SOURCE: Cheapflights.co.uk With Half Term Coming Up on 25-29 October, Families Have Just Enough Time to Prepare With These Top Tips on Keeping Kiddie Travel Stress Free LONDON–(Marketwire – October 19, 2010) –  The UK’s leading flight price comparison site has researched airline offerings to keep kids amused en-route to holiday destinations. Visit the website’s tips page on Travelling with Children , covering everything from pushchairs and facilities to food options for tiny travellers, and turn what can often be a trying time into a triumph.  “Half term breaks can drum up a combination of excitement and dread, but creating a family friendly environment both prior to as well as in-flight, can drop the dread and make for a stress free getaway,” says Nadine Hallak, Travel Expert for Cheapflights.co.uk   “Parent-tested tips on how to plan in advance for keeping kids entertained both in-flight and at the airport equals a turbulent free ride,” adds Hallak.  Given the rise in popularity of child friendly travel, the industry as a whole is doing its utmost to accommodate in the way of specialised airport lounges and increased in-flight activities to keep both kids and parents happy.  Airlines facilitating playful plane rides are plentiful starting with Virgin Atlantic , which offers kids a backpack full of goodies, seat back entertainment including kids TV, movies, and Nintendo video games. Even mealtime is fun with the airline’s ‘Grub’ menu serving up pizza, among its other kid friendly foods

SOURCE: The X-Change Corporation DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – October 19, 2010) –  The X-Change Corporation ( PINKSHEETS : XCHC ) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of 21-Century Silicon, issuing 20 million shares of X-Change treasury stock for 100% of the stock of 21-Century Silicon. In addition, Dr.